This informative podcast series sheds light on holistic wellness and offers practical guidance for individuals seeking to enhance their overall well-being. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of the eight dimensions of wellness, this series educates and equips listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to better support their journey towards recovery and sustained health.  

Podcast Episodes  

The series is composed of the following ten episodes: 

  1. Emotional Wellness Part 1: This episode introduces emotional wellness, focusing on mindfulness and its role in managing stress and enhancing cognitive functioning. The importance of being present and mindful practices are highlighted. 
  2. Emotional Wellness Part 2: The discussion on emotional wellness continues with a focus on mindful eating and its impact on physical health, particularly for individuals with behavioral health conditions. 
  3. Emotional Wellness Part 3: This episode provides a guided meditation session led by Betty Vreeland. The episode highlights relaxation and mindfulness as integral components of emotional wellness.
  4. Environmental Wellness: Drs. Crystal Lee Brandow and Margaret Swarbrick explore how our surroundings influence our well-being, discussing the impact of environmental factors on health and recovery. 
  5. Financial Wellness: Kristin Lupfer explains the significance of financial stability in recovery, highlighting how programs like SOAR assist individuals in accessing necessary resources and improving overall wellness. 
  6. Intellectual Wellness: Allie Middleton and guests discuss the importance of lifelong learning and intellectual growth, emphasizing the role of creative pursuits in personal development and recovery. 
  7. Occupational Wellness: Members of PRA’s Leadership Team discuss what occupational wellness means to them and how they foster it at work. Topics include fostering a healthy office culture, work-life balance, and professional development. 
  8. Physical Wellness: Dr. Marc Steinberg and tobacco cessation advocates Lisa and Deidre address the critical aspects of physical wellness, focusing on smoking cessation and its benefits for mental and physical health. 
  9. Social Wellness: Policy Research employees share their experiences with social wellness, discussing how building strong social connections can support other dimensions of wellness. 
  10. Spiritual Wellness: Dr. Crystal Lee Brandow and guests discuss spiritual practices and their role in finding meaning, reducing stress, and supporting overall well-being. 

Citation 

Program to Achieve Wellness. (Producer). (2019). Eight Dimensions of Wellness podcast series [Podcast]. https://www.prainc.com/resource-library/ 

This resource was first shared in 2018.  

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